Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $28.95 | 13.398% | $32.8287 | $32.83 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
Purchase #2 | $152.75 | 3.742% | $158.4659 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
Purchase #3 | $82.45 | 3.355% | $85.2162 | $85.22 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
Purchase #4 | $99.68 | 10.387% | $110.0338 | $110.03 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
Purchase #5 | $239.66 | 11.292% | $266.7224 | $266.72 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
Purchase #6 | $243.33 | 8.471% | $263.9425 | $263.94 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
Purchase #7 | $151.88 | 5.531% | $160.2805 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.70 | $1,077.4900 | $1,077.49 | $1,077.50 | $1,077.40 |